Earline Wright Gabriel's Obituary
Earline Wright Gabriel, 88, passed away September 16, 2013. She was born on May 15, 1925 in Memphis, TN to Joseph Felix and Annabelle Marchbanks Wright. Earline attended Guthrie Elementary School. She graduated early from Humes High School to work for the Missouri and Pacific Railroad to help with the war effort. Earline and her husband were charter members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was actively involved in the Methodist Hospital Auxiliary and the Church Women United. She was an enthusiastic University of Memphis supporter. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Norris Gabriel, Sr.; daughter, Nora Ann Perry (Richard); sons, Norris Gabriel, Jr., Bradley Gabriel (Linda), and Eugene Gabriel (Becky); nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m., Friday, September 20 at Aldersgate UMC. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Aldersgate UMC.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.Location: Section 3 Arrow Color: White
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